Landscape, Nature and Architecture
Technological improvements enabled Prince Albert to collect photographs of places that were significant to him
WILLIAM HENRY FOX TALBOT (1800-77)
Entrance Gate, Abbotsford
1844Salted paper print | 16.2 x 20.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2600331
Photograph of a large stone entranceway with semi-circular topped arch. There is an iron ring on chains on either side of the entrance and gravel on the ground. Abbotsford house is partially visible through a half open latice gate.
Creator(s)
William Henry Fox Talbot (1800-77) (photographer)
16.2 x 20.3 cm (image)
30.6 x 23.8 cm (page dimensions)
Entrance Gate, Abbotsford [Sun Pictures In Scotland]
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
'Sun Pictures in Scotland' was available via subscription. In the list of subscribers, Queen Victoria is the first name listed.
Subject(s)
- Places
- Europe
- Great Britain
- Scotland
- The Borders [Scotland]
- Abbotsford [Borders]
- Abbotsford House
- Abbotsford [Borders]
- The Borders [Scotland]
- Scotland
- Great Britain
- Europe
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Gardening
- Gardens
- Gardening
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Architecture
- Secular architecture
- Gateways
- Secular architecture
- Architecture
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Places
